PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 Now Shipping for Windows and Mac OS X
Major Upgrade Takes Interactive Multimedia and Learning Authoring to
the Next Level
Toronto, Ontario - March 1, 2005 - Norpath Inc., today announced the
immediate availability of Norpath Elements Studio 3.0, the latest
version of its multiplatform authoring software for rapidly creating
professional interactive multimedia, learning, and information
applications. Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 takes interactive authoring
to the next level with over 100 new features and enhancements.
Norpath Elements Studio's next generation graphical authoring
environment allows new and experienced designers to quickly create
powerful, interactive applications without having to write code or
learn a scripting language. Norpath Elements Studio includes a
complete suite of design tools for creating interactive graphics,
animation, and multimedia; a full set of knowledge elements for
creating learning, testing, survey, and other information exchange
solutions; and a wealth of pre-built GUI, interaction, logic, and
data elements that allow non-technical users to easily incorporate
sophisticated features into their application.
Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 now ships with a comprehensive set of
pre-designed templates that provide users with a foundation to
quickly build, package, and deploy a wide variety of interactive
solutions such as courseware, quizzes, surveys, catalogs,
encyclopedias, e-books, manuals, presentations, and kiosks.
The updated runtime includes a fully customizable interface that
improves productivity by allowing designers to focus on content
creation. Designers can quickly enhance the look, feel, and
functionality of their application with a comprehensive range of
features including custom theme, menu, toolbar, navigation explorer,
help, splash/about screen, bookmarks, screen layout, kiosk options,
and trial modes.
Norpath Elements Studio has an extensive range of multiplatform
deployment options including standalone applications with installer,
CD-ROM/DVD, and kiosks. The Application Builder allows designers to
create their project once and then quickly generate distributions for
Windows, Mac OS X, Java, Linux, and Solaris.
Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 includes an impressive array of new
features and enhancements:
* New dynamic layout editor for automatic sizing and positioning
content.
* New multi-disc media spanning for CD/DVD's.
* New QuickTime 6 support.
* New collection of application and content templates.
* New trial modes for creating time limited demos with optional
unlock code.
* New knowledge elements including drag and drop questions.
* Enhanced runtime properties and theme editor.
* Enhanced HTML, image, and rich-text elements.
* Plus numerous authoring environment enhancements and additional
elements.
Pricing and Availability
Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 is now available for immediate download
at www.norpath.com for both Windows and Mac OS X. Pricing is US$495
for new users. Registered users of previous versions of Norpath
Elements Studio can upgrade to Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 for
US$199.
About Norpath Inc.
Founded in 1999, Norpath Inc. (www.norpath.com) is an industry
recognized developer of a new generation of interactive authoring
systems. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, our
products and services help organizations accelerate the creation and
deployment of a wide range of interactive applications and content.
